Kerri

Happy Mother's Day Dear Kerri,
I know you will be thinking of Goobie and missing him very much. Funny how the tears come and go and I am beginning to have a few smiling moments when I think of Benny. He was such a happy dog and mischievous like your Goobie. I hope you are enjoying a lovely Mother's Day with your family.
God Bless You.
I visit the "candle site" every day and light some candles. It is so comforting. It helps the "grieving process" for me. Thank you again for sharing it with everyone.

Love,
Joanne

Hi Kerri
Thank you, I'm really having a bad day. I know it gets a little better, but it still hurts my heart. My baby is gone and I wish we could all go back in time when our babies were healthy and so full of life. I have Levi and I love my new puppy, but I miss Rusty. Take care and God Bless!

Toni

Hi Kerri,
Thank you for checking in on me and your kind words. I am doing okay, good days and bad days. I have had alot of pets as a child and each one that died I was very upset but I got over it BUT it is so different now. I guess it has to do with my age also, 30 years old, I understand the meaning of love and devotion more than when I was a child, obviously..but Rider was so perfect. He was my bestfriend and so sweet. I know in time it will get easier..I just wish it would hurry up so I can remember him when he was happy and healthy. While I am at work it is the worst..think it would be the opposite right...not exactly really busy here so I have too much time to think. In the evening it is better because I have Sadie, my kitty to keep me occopuied and my boyfriends Golden SAndy. I would Love to get another golden but I am terrified of the same thing happening all over so I doubt it. Thank you again for being so sweet. Take Care.
Your Friend,
Robyn

Dear Kerri,
Thank you so much for remembering that today marks the 4th week without our Benny. I lit two candles at 12:15 pm and Jim and I said a prayer, hugged each other and then I sat down to stitch and listen to some music and just rememeber what a marvelous little companion he was.
Thank you again dear friend.

Hugs, Joanne

Kerri,
Thank you so much for your words, they truly mean alot.I have been alittle shy here. It is true, Muffin will forever be in my heart.She was my first pet that totally stole my heart.She just had a way about her.She loved to lay by you and she gave us all just what we needed.A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.This is so true.They are here to please us.Maddie is a true joy.I look at her and just know Muffin had a hand in it.Your Goobie was a beautiful baby and I just love the name.I know you miss him and the love is so obvious.Your heart is still hurting, just like mine.We have to be strong and cling to the memories, don't we?It's hard to do sometimes.Thank you again. Take care of yourself and my prayers will be with you.
Your friend,
Sissy

Thanks so much Kerri. Today was a tough one with Benny only gone for one week. I just loved the candle site and sent it to many of my friends who have lost family and pets. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are indeed a wonderful and compassionate member in this forum. I hope today was a good day for you. I saw the candle you lit for Goobie. I LOVE THAT NAME!
Have a blessed Easter and I'll keep connecting with this amazing group of friends.
No, Isabella will not be here for Easter but the kids have planned a surprise party at a favourite Inn for Jim next Saturday. He will be 70 years young and he so wanted Benny to live until his 70th birthday. They were companions on evening walks and Jim has cried and is still crying his heart out. He is so tender! Love the guy even after almost 42 years of marriage. That's a good thing eh?!!!

Love & Prayers,
Joanne

My Dear Kerri,
Thank you for your kind note to me today. Tomorrow will be one week since we lost our precious Benny and the tears still come. What a lovely thing to see....another black lab near your cottage which reminded you of a young Goobie. Yes, our dogs do send us messages after they go from our lives. We just have to be patient. God takes care of all his "creatures."
Have a lovely Easter with your family and thanks for your comfort and support.
Your friendship will continue to be important to me.

Hugs Always,
Joanne

Dear Kerri
Goobie is so beautiful, I just love dogs so much. He was so blessed to have you!

Toni & Rusty

Hi Kerri,
Just checking in to see how things are going. Benny has a couple more tumours which are growing and he had a shot of a cortisone-based drug last Friday, but the tumour is still not shrinking as it should. We take each day at a time and this period is so difficult as you know, not knowing when Benny will tell us "it is time to let go." For now he continues to enjoy his food and his walks and rests quite comfortably listening to classical music while I work around the house or read or sit and do cross stitch. These moments are special as you know.
I hope your heart is hurting less. Love to hear from you anytime. If you would like to e-mail me, me e-mail address is: the-gal@cogeco.ca

Hugs,Joanne

Hi My Dear Kerri,
Thank you for your note. I just read and responded to your post on Goobie and how much you are missing him and the story of the "furball" which I indeed think is a "sign" from Goobie, reminding you of those days when you "vacuumed his fur.
Thanks for asking about Benny. He has two more small tumours on his little side and the prednisone has been increased but they are not shrinking as well as we would like. He looks at us with those big brown, soulful, doggy eyes when we touch the lumps and sometimes he tries to find a comfortable position and is not running up an down the stairs as he once did. We can see he is slower, and I cry every day, but hide my tears from him.
We are just taking one day at a time and praying a lot!
God Bless you. There will be sad days ahead when you remember certain occasions with Goober, but they too shall pass. Dogs sure do make "imprints on our hearts" FOREVER!
Hugs,Joanne